CVE-2007-5940 feynmf.pl in feynmf 1.08, as used in TeXLive 2007, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the feynmf$$.pl temporary file.
MediumCVSS 4.6
EPSS 0.40%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
feynmf.pl in feynmf 1.08, as used in TeXLive 2007, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the feynmf$$.pl temporary file.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| tug texlive 2007 | All versions | No fix listed |
| debian/feynmf(Debian:12) | < 1.08-1 | 1.08-1 |
| debian/feynmf(Debian:13) | < 1.08-1 | 1.08-1 |
| debian/feynmf(Debian:14) | < 1.08-1 | 1.08-1 |
| debian/texlive-bin(Debian:12) | < 2005.dfsg.2-1 | 2005.dfsg.2-1 |
| debian/texlive-bin(Debian:13) | < 2005.dfsg.2-1 | 2005.dfsg.2-1 |
| debian/texlive-bin(Debian:14) | < 2005.dfsg.2-1 | 2005.dfsg.2-1 |
References
- bugs.gentoo.org
- 42397 vdb-entry
- 27737 third-party-advisory
- 27739 third-party-advisory
- GLSA-200711-32 vendor-advisory
- 26507 vdb-entry
- ADV-2007-3974 vdb-entry
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2007-5940 vendor-advisory